personal history
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈhɪstəri/]
nounpl: personal histories
histórico pessoal
1. A record or account of the significant events, experiences, and facts about an individual's life
The patient's personal history revealed several risk factors for heart disease.
O histórico pessoal do paciente revelou vários fatores de risco para doenças cardíacas.
2. An individual's background including family, education, work experience, and relationships
Her personal history shaped her perspective on social justice issues.
Seu histórico pessoal moldou sua perspectiva sobre questões de justiça social.
3. In medical contexts, information about a patient's past illnesses, surgeries, and health conditions
The doctor reviewed his personal history before prescribing medication.
O médico revisou seu histórico pessoal antes de prescrever medicamentos.
In Brazil and the United States, personal history is commonly used in medical, legal, and educational contexts. It's considered essential information for healthcare providers and employers. The concept reflects cultural values of transparency and individual narrative documentation, particularly important in clinical interviews and background investigations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to dig into someone's personal history
checkered personal history
full disclosure of personal history
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